- Matchup: Central Connecticut Blue Devils vs UMass Minutemen
- Date: Sunday, November 16, 2025
- Venue: Mullins Center, Amherst, MA
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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This Sunday at the Mullins Center, the UMass Minutemen (1-1) will host the Central Connecticut Blue Devils (2-1) as they aim for victory.
The Central Connecticut Blue Devils recently faced Boston College, securing a narrow victory with a score of 60-59. In that game, they achieved a field goal percentage of 38.3% (23 of 60) and successfully hit 8 out of 22 three-point shots. From the free throw line, the Blue Devils made 6 of 10 attempts, yielding a 60.0% success rate. On the boards, they collected 36 rebounds, with 9 being offensive. They also registered 12 assists, created 10 turnovers, and made 8 steals. Defensively, Central Connecticut held Boston College to a 32.8% shooting percentage (22 of 67). Boston College managed 12 assists and 7 steals in this game, while grabbing 38 rebounds (14 offensive and 24 defensive) without any blocks. They shot 88.9% from the foul line, converting 8 of 9 attempts, and made 7 of 34 three-point attempts. The foul count was 12 for Central Connecticut and 13 for Boston College.
Melo Sanchez was pivotal in the game, shooting 55.6% from the field but not recording any assists. He played for 23 minutes, grabbing 1 rebound and scoring 17 points with a shooting accuracy of 5 out of 9.
Central Connecticut enters with a 2-1 record this season. They average 10.3 turnovers per game and commit 10.7 fouls each match. Collectively, they are securing 46.3 rebounds per game and have compiled 52 assists this season, ranking 109th nationally in assists per game. The Blue Devils have a three-point shooting percentage of 31.6% (24 of 76) and a free throw percentage of 68.6%. They are averaging 75.3 points per game (ranked 241st in college basketball), with a field goal percentage of 43.4%.
On the defensive end, the Blue Devils force 9.3 turnovers per game while committing 12.7 fouls. Opponents are shooting 26.4% from beyond the arc, and Central Connecticut ranks 45th in the nation for points allowed per game (61.7). They hold opponents to a 35.8% field goal percentage (72 of 201) and average 34.0 rebounds per game, ranking 120th in the country for assists allowed with 33 given up this season.
In their last encounter, the UMass Minutemen triumphed over Albany, finishing 83-62. They secured 25 defensive and 13 offensive boards, totaling 38 rebounds in that match. Despite 13 turnovers, the Minutemen managed to collect 7 steals. Albany committed 22 personal fouls, giving the Minutemen 30 free throw attempts, of which they converted 21, reflecting a 70.0% success rate. UMass made 6 of 23 three-point shots (26.1%) and achieved a 46.7% success rate overall, going 28 for 60 from the field. Albany, meanwhile, shot 37.7% from the floor, converting 20 of 53 attempts, and made 6 of 26 three-point attempts, finishing at 69.6% from the foul line on 16 of 23 attempts. UMass also limited Albany to just 22 total rebounds (6 offensive).
Leonardo Bettiol was instrumental for the Minutemen, hitting 8 of 12 shots for an impressive 66.7% field goal percentage, while gathering 8 rebounds and scoring 23 points in 20 minutes, without assists.
UMass holds a 1-1 record thus far. Offensively, they shoot 44.3% from the field, placing them 230th in the nation. UMass has accumulated 155 points so far this season (77.5 points per game) and averages 33.5 rebounds per game. They assist 16.5 times per game (134th nationally) while turning the ball over 16.5 times. The Minutemen average 18.5 fouls per game, shooting only 63.6% from the charity stripe.
Defensively, UMass allows opponents to shoot 28.6% from three-point range (16 of 56) and 71.4% from the free throw line. They permit an average of 17.0 assists and 33.5 rebounds per game, ranking 325th and 134th respectively in Division I. The Minutemen are 163rd in points allowed per game with 70.0, forcing 22.5 turnovers and allowing opponents to shoot 43.1% from the field (209th in college basketball).
Which team will cover the spread in tonight’s NCAA game?
Prediction: Take Central Connecticut
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